The benefits of vegetables are well-established: rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber, they are essential for a balanced diet. And what better way to brighten up your plates than with summer vegetables? Think sun-drenched tomatoes, crunchy peppers, tender eggplant, or even versatile zucchini. And don't forget corn, the king of barbecues!

Wood-fired oven recipe: Provençal Tian revisited by My Barbecue

Ingredients (for 4 people):

- 2 eggplants

- 3 zucchinis

- 4 tomatoes

- 2 red onions

- 3 cloves of garlic

- Olive oil

- Herbs of Provence

- Salt, pepper

Preparation of the recipe:

1. Preheat your Maximus wood-fired oven to 180°C.
2. Wash and cut all the vegetables into thin slices.
3. In a baking dish, arrange the vegetable slices alternating them to create a pretty pattern.
4. Mince the garlic and sprinkle it over the vegetables.
5. Drizzle generously with olive oil and sprinkle with herbes de Provence, salt and pepper.
6. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the vegetables are tender and lightly browned.

Chef's advice:

For an even more flavorful tian, add a few crushed anchovies to your olive oil before drizzling over the vegetables. Their flavor will blend into the dish for an explosion of Mediterranean flavors!

Barbecue Recipe: Marinated Vegetable Skewers

Ingredients (for 4 people):

- 2 peppers (red and yellow)

- 1 zucchini

- 1 eggplant

- 16 cherry tomatoes

- 1 red onion

- For the marinade: olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper

Preparation of the recipe:

1. Prepare your barbecue .
2. Cut all the vegetables into large pieces (except the cherry tomatoes).
3. Prepare the marinade by mixing all the ingredients in a bowl.
4. Marinate the vegetables for at least 30 minutes.
5. Thread the vegetables onto wooden skewers previously soaked in water.
6. Grill the skewers on a hot barbecue for 10-15 minutes, turning regularly.

Chef's advice:

For even more flavorful vegetables, use a stainless steel grill grate . This will allow vegetables to cook evenly while maintaining their texture and preventing them from falling between the grates.

Whether in a wood-fired oven or on the barbecue, these recipes concocted by My Barbecue will showcase the richness of summer vegetables. Feel free to experiment with different combinations of vegetables and seasonings. The secret to successful cooking lies in the quality of your ingredients and controlling the cooking temperature. So, get cooking and enjoy!